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Tuesday, June 2, 2015

THE WITCH HUNTER by Virginia Boecker | Blog Tour: Excerpt & Giveaway



Hello and welcome to today's THE WITCH HUNTER blog tour stop. I'm so thrilled to host today's stop on the book's release day! Originally my stop was to feature my review for the book, but sadly this book fell victim to a mail thief. Since I never got the book, I won't be able to share my review with you. However, I'm thrilled to share the first couple of pages from THE WITCH HUNTER, with you today. 




Read an Excerpt



I  STAND  AT  THE EDGE of the crowded square, watching the executioners  light the pyres. The two men, dressed for work in dark red cloaks and charred leather gloves, circle the nar- row wooden platforms, their lit torches held high. At the top of each pyre, four witches and three wizards stand chained to a stake, bundles of wood heaped around their feet. They stare into the crowd, determined looks on their faces.
I don’t  know what they did;  they weren’t  my captures. But I do know there will be no apologies from them. No last- minute pleas for mercy, no scaffold-step promises to repent. Even as the executioners touch their torches to the wood and the first of the flames leaps into the leaden sky, they remain silent. They’ll stay that way, stubborn to the very end. It wasn’t always like this. But the worse the Reformist rebellions get, the more defiant the Reformists themselves become.
It doesn’t  matter  anyway, what  they  did. What  magic they used. Spells, familiars, potions, herbs: It’s all illegal now. There was a time when those things were tolerated, encour- aged even. Magic was seen as helpful—once. Then the plague came. Started  by magic, spread by magic—we were almost destroyed by magic. We warned them to stop, but they didn’t stop. Now here we are, standing  in a dirty square under  a dirty sky, forcing them to stop.
To my right, about twenty feet away, is Caleb. He stares into  the  fire,  his  blue  eyes  narrowed,   forehead   slightly creased. By his expression he could be sad, he could be bored, he could be playing against himself a game of noughts  and crosses. It’s hard to tell. Even I don’t know what he’s thinking, and I’ve known him longer than anyone.
He’ll  make his move soon, before the protests  begin. I can already hear the murmuring, the shuffling feet, the odd cry or two from a family member.  People raise sticks, hold up rocks. They stay their hands out of respect  for the men and women on the pyre. But once they’re gone, the violence will begin. Against the executioners, against the guards who line the street, against anyone who supports the justice doled out in front of us. People are frightened of magic, yes. But the consequences of magic frighten them even more.
Finally, I see it: a gentle tug on a lock of dark blond hair, a hand placed slowly in his pocket.
It’s time.
I’m halfway across the square when the shouting breaks out. I feel a shove from behind, then another. I pitch forward and slam into the back of the man standing in front of me.
“Watch it, you.” He whips around, a glare on his face. It disappears as soon as he sees me. “I’m sorry, miss. I didn’t see you, and—” He stops, peering at me closely. “My word, you’re just a child. You shouldn’t be here. Go on home. There’s nothing here you need to see.”


ABOUT THE BOOK

By: Virginia Boecker
Published by: Little Brown
Released on: June 2, 2015 TODAY
Purchase it from: AmazonBarnes & NobleiBooks
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The magic and suspense of Graceling meet the political intrigue and unrest of Game of Thrones in this riveting fantasy debut.
Your greatest enemy isn't what you fight, but what you fear.
Elizabeth Grey is one of the king's best witch hunters, devoted to rooting out witchcraft and doling out justice. But when she's accused of being a witch herself, Elizabeth is arrested and sentenced to burn at the stake.
Salvation comes from a man she thought was her enemy. Nicholas Perevil, the most powerful and dangerous wizard in the kingdom, offers her a deal: he will save her from execution if she can break the deadly curse that's been laid upon him.
But Nicholas and his followers know nothing of Elizabeth's witch hunting past--if they find out, the stake will be the least of her worries. And as she's thrust into the magical world of witches, ghosts, pirates, and one all-too-handsome healer, Elizabeth is forced to redefine her ideas of right and wrong, of friends and enemies, and of love and hate.
Virginia Boecker weaves a riveting tale of magic, betrayal, and sacrifice in this unforgettable fantasy debut. 


About The Author

Virginia Boecker recently spent four years in London obsessing over English medieval history, which formed the basis of The Witch Hunter. She now lives in the Bay Area, California with her husband and spends her days writing, reading, running, and chasing around her two children and a dog named George.
In addition to English kings, nine-day queens, and Protestant princesses, her other obsessions include The Smiths, art museums, champagne, and Chapstick. She is represented by the incomparable Kathleen Ortiz at New Leaf Literary & Media.



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Follow the Tour
6/1/2015- Supernatural SnarkInterview
6/1/2015- Addicted ReadersReview
 6/2/2015- Two Chicks on BooksGuest Post
6/2/2015- Mundie MomsReview
 6/3/2015- Tales of the Ravenous ReaderInterview
6/3/2015- Bookish SerendipityReview
 6/4/2015- Once Upon a Twilight Guest Post
6/4/2015- FiktshunReview
 6/5/2015- Magical Urban Fantasy ReadsInterview
6/5/2015- Me, My Shelf and IReview

Deadly Design by Debra Dockter | Blog Tour: Giveaway

Hello and welcome to the next stop in the DEADLY DESIGN blog tour! I'm so thrilled to celebrate today's release of Debra's debut, with a giveaway! Before you enter to win, check out a little bit about one of today's newest releases.


ABOUT THE BOOK

By: Debra Dockter

Published by: Penguin
Released on: 6.2.15 - TODAY
Purchase from: Barnes & Noble | Amazon | IndieBound
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Genetically engineered identical twins Kyle and Connor McAdams were born two years apart and couldn’t be different. Kyle is the all-star of the school while Connor lets his brother shine while he is preoccupied with video games. But when Connor suddenly dies from a heart attack, Kyle learns of other genetically modified kids who’ve also started to die on their eighteenth birthdays. Connor now must track down the mysterious Dr. Mueller and unravel his genetic experiments and do it quickly before he becomes another perfect, blue-eyed corpse.

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ABOUT THE AUTHOR


Debra Dockter currently teaches behavioral science at Cowley College and resides in Haysville, Kansas with her husband and three children. Deadly Design is her debut novel.

Find Debra: Website | Facebook | Twitter |Goodreads |

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Thank you to our friends at Penguin, I've got a copy of Deadly Design to giveaway to won lucky winner. To enter, please fill out the form below. *US residents only please.


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Follow the Tour

Monday, May 25 – Once Upon a Twilight
Tuesday, May 26 – Fangirlish
Wednesday, May 27 – Fiktshun
Thursday, May 28 – Nick’s Book Blog
Friday, May 29 – Reading Lark
Monday, June 1 – The Compulsive Reader
Tuesday, June 2 – Mundie Moms
Wednesday, June 3 – Page Turners
Thursday, June 4 – Addicted 2 Novels
Friday, June 5 – Reading with ABC
Monday, June 8 – Winterhaven Books
Tuesday, June 9 – A Dream Within A Dream
Wednesday, June 10 – JennRenee Reads

OUT TODAY | YA RELEASES OUT TODAY 6.2.15


Happy Book Birthday to the following YA books hitting bookshelves today!




  • Witch Hunter by Virginia Boecker, on sale 6.2.15 from Little Brown
  • The Summer of Chasing Mermaids by Sarah Ockler, on sale 6.2.15 from Simon Pulse
  • Spelled by Betsy Schow, on sale 6.2.15 from Source Books
  • The Hidden Prince by Jodi Meadows, on sale 6.2.15 from Harper Teen
  • The Devil You Know by Trish Dollar, on sale 6.2.15 from Bloomsbury
  • More Happy Than Not by Adam Silvera, on sale 6.2.15 from Soho Teen
  • Joyride by Anna Banks, on sale 6.2.15 from Feiwel & Friends
  • Sweet by Emmy Laybourne, on sale 6.2.15 from Macmillan
  • Deadly Design by Debra Docker, on sale 6.2.15 from Putnam
  • Proof of Forever by Lexa Hillyer, on sale 6.2.15 from Harper Teen
  • The Good Girls by Sara Shepard, on sale 6.2.15 from Harper Teen 
  • Talker 25: Invisible Monsters by Joshua McCune, on sale 6.2.15 from Greenwillow Books
  • Like It Never Happened by Emily Adrian, on sale 6.2.15 from Dial Books
  • Devoted by Jennifer Mathieu, on sale 6.2.15 from Roaring Brook Press
  • Children of the Earth by Anna Schumacher, on sale 6.2.15 from Razorbill
  • Proof of Forever by Lexa Hillyer, on sale 6.2.15 from Harper Teen
  • Powerless by Tera Lynn Childs and Tracy Deebs, on sale 6.2.15 from Source Books
  • The Secret by Lynn Lindquist, on sale 6.2.15 from Flux
  • Endgame by C.J. Daugherty, on sale 6.2.15 from Little Brown


  • Which new releases are you looking forward to reading?

    JUNE 2015 YA Releases


    Summer is finally upon us! That means it's time to dust off those pool / beach bags, grab some new releases or your favorite books and enjoy some relaxation and reading. There are some great books being released this month, that would make for some perfect pool/beach/lake side reading. Check out which YA books are hitting shelves this month!



    (Click on the book's title to be taken to it's Goodreads page)

    Week of June 2nd

  • Witch Hunter by Virginia Boecker, on sale 6.2.15 from Little Brown
  • The Summer of Chasing Mermaids by Sarah Ockler, on sale 6.2.15 from Simon Pulse
  • Spelled by Betsy Schow, on sale 6.2.15 from Source Books
  • The Hidden Prince by Jodi Meadows, on sale 6.2.15 from Harper Teen
  • The Devil You Know by Trish Dollar, on sale 6.2.15 from Bloomsbury
  • More Happy Than Not by Adam Silvera, on sale 6.2.15 from Soho Teen
  • Joyride by Anna Banks, on sale 6.2.15 from Feiwel & Friends
  • Sweet by Emmy Laybourne, on sale 6.2.15 from Macmillan
  • Deadly Design by Debra Docker, on sale 6.2.15 from Putnam
  • Proof of Forever by Lexa Hillyer, on sale 6.2.15 from Harper Teen
  • The Good Girls by Sara Shepard, on sale 6.2.15 from Harper Teen 
  • Talker 25: Invisible Monsters by Joshua McCune, on sale 6.2.15 from Greenwillow Books
  • Like It Never Happened by Emily Adrian, on sale 6.2.15 from Dial Books
  • Devoted by Jennifer Mathieu, on sale 6.2.15 from Roaring Brook Press
  • Children of the Earth by Anna Schumacher, on sale 6.2.15 from Razorbill
  • Proof of Forever by Lexa Hillyer, on sale 6.2.15 from Harper Teen
  • Powerless by Tera Lynn Childs and Tracy Deebs, on sale 6.2.15 from Source Books
  • The Secret by Lynn Lindquist, on sale 6.2.15 from Flux
  • Endgame by C.J. Daugherty, on sale 6.2.15 from Little Brown


  • Week of June 9th

  • Hello, I Love You by Katie M. Stout, on sale 6.9.15 from St. Martin's Press
  • Finding Audrey by Sophie Kinsella, on sale 6.9.15 from Delacoete Press
  • The Stars Never Rise by Rachel Vincent, on sale 6.9.15 from Delacorte Press
  • Last Year's Mistake by Gina Ciocca, on sale 6.9.15 from Simon Pulse
  • The Sacred Lies of Minnow Bly by Stephanie Oakes, on sale 6.9.15, from Dial
  • Even When You Lie To Me by Jessica Alcott, on sale 6.9.15 from Crown Books
  • Crash by Eve Silver, on sale 6.9.15 from Katherine Tegen Books
  • To Hold The Bridge by Garth Nix, on sale 6.9.15 from Harper Collins
  • When You Lie To Me by Jessica Alcott, on sale 6.9.15 from Crown Books
  • Mindwalker by A.J. Steiger, on sale 6.9.15 from Knopf Books


  • Week of June 16th

  • The Evil We Love by Cassandra Clare & Robin Wasserman, on sale 6.16.15, Simon & Schuster
  • Every Last Word by Tamara Ireland Stone, on sale 6.16.15 from Disney Hyperion
  • The Night We Said Yes by Lauren Gibaldi, on sale 6.16.15 from Harper Teen
  • Get Dirty by Gretchen McNeil, on sale 6.16.15 from Balzer+Bray
  • Deadfall by Anna Carey, on sale 6.16.15 from Harper Teen
  • The Revenge Playbook by Rachel Allen, on sale 6.16.15 from Harper Teen 
  • Between The Notes by Sharon Huss Roat, on sale 6.16.15 from Harper Teen
  • One Moment In Time by Lauren Barnholdt, on sale 6.16.15 from Harper Teen
  • After Hours by Claire Kennedy, on sale 6.16.15 from Simon Pulse
  • Scorched by Jennifer L. Armentrout, on sale 6.16.15 from Spencer Hill Press *(New Adult/Adult)


  • Week of June 23rd
    Week of June 30th

    HAPPY READING!
    Don't see a new YA book that's being released this month? Please leave me a comment with the title of the book, the author, and the publishing house, and I'll add it. *This list is complied from arcs/books I've received from publishers to review, Goodreads and EpicReads lists.

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